Water cycle

Agenda:

1. If you like, please bring a costume to share for our 'Parade of Costumes' tomorrow afternoon @ 1:15 (you may get changed at the end of lunch).
2. Also, please feel free to bring a personal treat and/or a drink for yourself to enjoy in the afternoon (you are not obligated to bring treats and/or drinks for the whole class).
3. Mrs. Lim's group has math homework
4. Mrs. Saunders' math group - Quiz tomorrow morning.
5. Weather Quiz on Tuesday Nov. 3rd - use Blue review sheet. 

Highlights
What did you learn today?
We learned about precipitation, condensation and evaporation - The Water Cycle
How did you show what you learned?
We had an open book quiz. 
What do you need to learn next?
We need to use our knowledge  and apply it to our quiz on Tuesday. 

ME to We

Agenda:
1 - Mrs. Saunders' math group - all of page 6 and math quiz on Thursday
2 - Food Bank items
3 - Halloween Parade  -Thursday afternoon at 1:15pm

Highlights
What did you learn today?
We learned that if we work together, we can make a huge change in the world. One person is powerful, but a group can change the world. 
How did you show what you learned?
We had some students attend WE Day and other students live streamed the event. 
What do you need to learn next?
We need to act upon what we know - WE Scare Hunger and we want to look into fund raising with Rafiki Bracelets. 

Agenda:
1 - Mrs. Saunders' math group - page 6 - Numbers 1 -12 and a Math quiz on Thursday
2 - Food Bank donation items

Which way is North?

Agenda:
1 - No school next Friday
2 - Mrs. Saunders' math group practice basic Facts - there will be a multiplication quiz next week... probably Thursday.
3 - Introduction to Science Fair Monday at recess in room 7.
4 - Food Bank items

Highlights
What did you learn today?
We learned the cardinal and the inter-cardinal directions.
How did you show what you learned?
We used a compass and needed to be very accurate and precise. 
What do you need to learn next?
We wonder if we could create a detailed and precise map of Whispering Woods for the students and staff of Dr. Coffin. 

Evidence of Climate Change

Agenda:
1 - Mrs. Saunders' math group do page 5, only numbers 1 -8 (and watch for the decimals!) and Day 7 of your multiplication tables.
3 - Gift Card fundraiser 
4 - Sign and return math project (also, some of you will want to do your corrections :-)
5 - Fun Lunch is Thursday
6 - extra treat day tomorrow
7 - Food bank items - We Scare Hunger
8 - Handbells tomorrow


Highlights
What did you learn today?
We learned there are lots of signs of climate change. 
How did you show what you learned?
We have begun our research on Climate Change and created a project planner. 
What do you need to learn next?
We need to begin our PowerPoint slides. 

Liberal Majority government

Agenda:
1 - Photo day on Oct. 21 - Tomorrow
2 - Mrs. Saunders' math group do page 4 and Day 6 of your multiplication tables.
3 - Gift Card fundraiser
4 - Sign and return math project (also, some of you will want to do your corrections :-)
5 - Fun Lunch is Thursday

Highlights
What did you learn today?
We reviewed the election results! 
How did you show what you learned?
We viewed the results from the Student Vote and from the actual election and made comparisons.
What do you need to learn next?
We want to learn about the Liberal's campaign promises and see what happens over the next few months and years. 

Direction of our learning

Agenda:
1 - Photo day on Oct. 21
2 - Mrs. Saunders' math group do page 3 and Day 5 of your multiplication tables.
3 - Gift Card fundraiser
4 - Sign and return math project (also, some of you will want to do your corrections :-)
5 - Treat Day tomorrow at recess
6 - Fun Lunch is Thursday

Highlights
What did you learn today?
We learned how to make weather vanes. 
How did you show what you learned?
We used various, recyclable materials and our brain to make an accurate weather vane. 
What do you need to learn next?
We need to finish them and test them. 

Working like a cartographer

Agenda:
1 - gift card fundraiser
2 - Math - page 2 due Monday
3 - Mrs. Saunders' Math group should complete up to Day 4 on their Basic Facts sheet
4 - Picture Day Oct. 21

Highlights
Ms. Cowdy would like you to refer to this link for next week:
http://www3.epa.gov/climatechange/kids/

What did you learn today?
We learned how to calculate perimeter and area of a rectangle. 

How did you show what you learned?
We used meter sticks to find the length and width of 2 sides in Barrett Park and Whispering Woods. We then used these measurements and our knowledge of scale and made mathematical sketches in our graphing notebook. We found perimeter by adding length + length + width + width and found area by multiplying length by width. 

What do you need to learn next?
We want to learn how to find the perimeter and area of irregular polygons. 
We want to learn how to measure irregular shapes. 
We want to learn about metric conversions.  

Agenda:
1.  Fresh Air Friday tomorrow.
2.  Math Booklet - p. 2 only - due tomorrow
3. Word Work - Spelling - due tomorrow
4. Fun Lunch forms due tomorrow (pizza)
5.  Handbell forms (Gr. 6 only)

Highlights
Ms. Cowdy would like you to refer to this link for next week:
http://www3.epa.gov/climatechange/kids/

STUDENT VOTE DAY

Agenda:
1 - fun lunch, Scholastic (due tomorrow), Gift card fundraising
2 - Mrs. Saunders' math group - page 1 of the new multiplication booklet
3 - Have you checked your Mathletics page lately?


Highlights
What did you learn today?
We learned the process of voting.
How did you show what you learned?
We got to cast our ballot and vote for our chosen candidate. Some of us were Poll Clerks or Chief Electoral Officers. 
What do you need to learn next?

We need to compare our results to the results of our constituency and watch the results unfold on Monday. 

Who will you vote for tomorrow???

Agenda:
1 - have a look at the leaders' answers to questions from Canadian kids - http://studentvote.ca/leaders/ 
2 - Fun lunch by Oct. 16, Gift Card fundraiser by Oct. 23, Book Orders by Wednesday
3 - Mrs. Saunders' math group - Do basic facts practice - Day One

By tomorrow morning, you need to have decided who you will be voting for! 

Dr. Coffin Student Vote Day!!!!!

Highlights
What did you learn today?
We learned our grid from Friday needed to be a perfect square in order to have an accurate measurement. 
How did you show what you learned?
We drew a square in our notebook. It needed be 10x10, 20x20 or 25x25.
What do you need to learn next?
We need to apply our understanding of scale to our future drawings. 

Archaeology and Mathematics!

Agenda:
1 - No School Monday.
2 - Fun Lunch order forms
3 - Scholastic Book Orders due Wednesday

To view our video from today, have a peak: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xNdFDzQzqPk

Highlights
What did you learn today?
We learned how to grid a 1 meter area like an archaeologist. We applied our understanding of scale to the grid we created. Ask me what scale I used to show the 1 meter square. 
How did you show what you learned?
We worked in teams and used a meter stick, string and popsicle sticks and measured a 1 meter square area of Whispering Woods. 
What do you need to learn next?
We struggled to find exactly a meter, so next time we want to bring out 4 meter sticks or use a protractor to find exactly 90 degrees for the right angle. It also helps to use a bird's eye view for a better estimation. 
We struggled with using the popsicle sticks as they were the same color as the forest floor. So next time we want to use darker sticks or find things that are taller so we can identify the markers more easily. It also helps to clear the area where you're working. 

mmmmm - Fun Lunch

Agenda:
1 - mathletics on line
2 - http://www.votecompass.com
3 - Math test signature - Mrs. Saunders' group - due Friday
4 - Fun Lunch Forms

Please remember we are weeding the Nature Grounds tomorrow morning. We are doing this with experts from the Calgary Zoo. If you have your own gardening gloves please feel to bring them.


Highlights
What did you learn today?
We learned how to make a barometer.
How did you show what you learned?
We built a barometer out of a glass jar, a balloon, a toothpick, a straw and elastics. 
What do you need to learn next?
We need to find out how it works.

Weight of the World on your Shoulders

Agenda:
1 - Math tests corrected and signed due Friday (Mrs. Saunders' group)
2 - Gift card fundraiser
3 - Page 9 in the place value booklet is due tomorrow. Mrs. Saunders will collect your booklet.
4 - Try the Barometric Experiment at home - Air pressure

You must do this over a sink!

Highlights
What did you learn today?
We learned that air has pressure. 
How did you show what you learned?
We did an experiment to prove it. We filled a test tube with water, filled right to the rim (so that there were no air bubbles), placed a piece of card stock paper over the top and then tipped it upside down. It didn't spill!
What do you need to learn next?
We are going to make our own barometer in class tomorrow. 

No more pennies

Agenda:
1- Mrs. Saunders' math group - page 8 due tomorrow (also, some of you have taken an extra enlargement sheet)
2 - Mrs. Cowdy - assigned ask your parents about weather sayings
3 - Fund raising sheet

We watched parts of the debate today
http://www.cpac.ca/en/programs/vote-2015-debates/episodes/41319043/

Excellent user friendly version to have a look at some of the parties:
https://pollenize.org/canada

Highlights
What did you learn today?
We learned that rounding numbers has a practical application. Mrs. Lee is feeling very annoyed :-)
http://www.mint.ca/store/mint/about-the-mint/phasing-out-the-penny-6900002#.VhQQCb7rFUQ
How did you show what you learned?
We rounded different numbers in our notebook. 
What do you need to learn next?
When should I use cash to pay for items and when should I use a credit card to pay for purchases?

Zoom in

Agenda:
1 - Mrs. Lee's math group has a test tomorrow
2 - Mrs. Saunders' math group has homework on enlargements
3 - Last day for Terry Fox money tomorrow. We are around $300.00 away from our goal, so if you haven't brought your toonie yet, please do!
4 - Wear your painting clothes.

Highlights
What did you learn today?
We learned in order to enlarge things you have to persevere and using the labelled grids makes it easier. 
How did you show what you learned?
We took our small sketches from Friday and labeled the grid on the small sketch and on our enlarged paper. We then transferred our pictures. 
What do you need to learn next?
We need to use sponges and acrylic paints to paint our enlargements. 

Sssssssss - we found a Sssssnake!

Agenda:
1 - Mrs. Lee's Math group has a test on Tuesday
2 - Photo day Oct. 21 - please bring in your form

Highlights
What did you learn today?
We went to Nose Hill to create our small sketch of a landscape. We learned we needed to letter and number the grid in order to accurately enlarge it later. We are using this mathematical skill just like one of the Group of Seven artists, Lauren Harris, used. 
How did you show what you learned?
We drew a small scale scene of a landscape from the top of Nose Hill. 
What do you need to learn next?
We need to 'blow up' our sketch and recreate the scene we saw today.